
Thousands at Michigan Capitol: We are the people
A cross-section of the people's movement poured into the Michigan Capitol grounds today with this message: "We are the people - protect us, not the CEOs."

Bill would let religious adoption agencies bar same-sex couples
Two Illinois state senators are trying to pass a measure that would allow religious adoption agencies to deny requests from same-sex couples in civil unions.

Millions forced to work while sick
Millions of American workers have no paid sick days at all, especially those who need them the most, says a recent "snapshot" by the Economic Policy Institute.

Lawmakers back plan to end deportations of children, families
In a Capitol Hill press conference, Rep. Luis Gutierrez outlined a plan to push for the use of administrative adjustments to stop the deportation and break-up of immigrant families.

Immigrant youth arrested in Georgia after civil disobedience
Young and undocumented, immigrant youth take a stand for justice in Georgia.

Community protests immigration raid on elementary school
Like a scene from a bad movie, agents from the Detroit Immigration and Customs Enforcement office, driving six large tinted-glass SUVs, surrounded an elementary school here March 31.

On to May 1, International Workers Day, buy your online ad today
Get your ad today for the People's World May Day-Labor Day ad book.

Wisconsin voters reject Walker-linked candidate
Riding the wave of anti-Scott Walker sentiment, political newcomer, Democrat Chris Abele handily beat his Republican opponent for Milwaukee County Executive April 5, the position held by Walker before elected governor.

Indiana Statehouse rings with "we are one!" (with video)
Over a thousand union members and community activists crowded into the Indiana State House on Monday, April 4th to speak out for labor rights and basic democracy.

Across the country, hundreds of thousands declare, “We are One”
In over a thousand U.S. cities, unionists, civil rights and community activists gathered April 4, honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., assassinated 43 years earlier.

